Finally heard back from Marantz. Because of the two issues I reported they are suggesting I send it in for service. I reported the file not saving at power loss and the freeze up I get every time at 3:37:29. I’m sure both of these issues could be corrected with new firmware. Or not?

So I have two options here. Send it in for service or return to B&H for full refund. I have an RA number. I’m thinking send it back for a refund, see how this drama plays out and maybe grab an Oade mod unit down the road. Really don’t need this till mid summer anyway.

Finally heard back from Marantz. Because of the two issues I reported they are suggesting I send it in for service. I reported the file not saving at power loss and the freeze up I get every time at 3:37:29. I’m sure both of these issues could be corrected with new firmware. Or not?

So I have two options here. Send it in for service or return to B&H for full refund. I have an RA number. I’m thinking send it back for a refund, see how this drama plays out and maybe grab an Oade mod unit down the road. Really don’t need this till mid summer anyway.

If I was you I would send it back and get a refund. Then later after the first couple of bugs get fixed you can get a modded one and ride off into the sunset.

Edit - one of the reasons I wouldn't get a modified unit early on is that the mods void the warranty. If you do need service Doug has to take care of it.

2nd what Goodcooker said. I got one of the first warm mod 661s Doug made, but it was after the 661 had been out 3 months for the same reason. At that point, hearing nothing but positive things about the deck itself, I felt it was safe to order from Doug. (worth pointing out that dealers who are also authorized to repair can fix gear they sold that's covered by a warranty and get reimbursed. Only warranty issue would be attempting to get service from another dealer or Marantz service itself).

Sent it back already. I’ll definitely be ordering one from Doug after all the bugs are worked out. I love the size and layout of this deck. Menu is fairly easy. I posted all my settings. Maybe some of you guys will check that out and see if I was on or off on some. Who knows, maybe I was what was wrong with this thing.

Had a good run with the 706 on Friday night for Matisyahu and the opener Eminence Ensemble. Ran my Schoeps MK41 > PFA and my spanking new MBHO KA300 > PFA straight into the deck.

Both sources sound really nice. Good bass extension without being sloppy and nice relaxed midrange on the wide card source. Now that I have a better fit for my USB cable I'm less paranoid.

Going out for Split Lip Rayfield on Friday in a similar sized room and Andy Frasco next Thursday in a very small club. Like the flexibility this deck has with the input options. I can do just about anything that I need.

Is the $399 price for the modded 706 recorders only for the recorders purchased directly from Doug? A price of $225 is listed for modding the 706 units in the general upgrades pricing section.

The following Upgrades are available for any Digital Recorders in good working order. Please note, our upgrade voids the factory warranty. If we did not sell the machine with an upgrade installed, we warranty only the parts we put in, not the entire machine. Please contact Doug Oade via E-mail to obtain an RMA number as well as shipping and payment instructions.

The PMD-706 upgrades in stock and on sale @ $399.99, features a camera mounting system and audio I/O connection that allows it to be easily connected to your DSLR. XLR Line & Phantom Powered microphone inputs, Line input and an easy to use menu system that allows you to concentrate on the job, not the recorder.